Cake Room Team Member

Job Title: Cake Room Team Member

Department: Production

Location: Wenzel’s The Bakers – Watford (WD18 9TB)

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent, over 5 days a week, Monday to Sunday

Salary: £26,812.50 per annum (based on a 40‑hour contract, 37.5 hours paid)

Reporting To: Cake Room Supervisor / Senior Production Manager

About Us

Wenzel’s The Bakers Ltd is a well‑established and growing bakery brand with a passion for quality products and exceptional customer experience. With an expanding network of shops across the South East, we continue to invest in our people and production capabilities.

Role Overview

The Cake Room Team Member is responsible for producing, assembling, and decorating cakes, pastries, and confectionery items to Wenzel’s high standards. This role requires creativity, precision, and a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and consistency. You will work as part of a fast‑paced production team to ensure products are prepared efficiently and meet customer and store demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and decorate cakes, pastries, and desserts in line with company recipes and standards
• Ensure consistency in product quality, presentation, and taste
• Follow daily production plans to meet business and customer demand
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Operate equipment safely and report any faults or issues
• Monitor stock levels of ingredients and report shortages
• Follow portion control and minimise waste
• Support team members and contribute to a positive working environment

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in cake decorating, pastry, or bakery production is desirable
• Strong attention to detail and passion for quality
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• Team player with good communication skills

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in decorating and finishing products
• Time Management: Ability to meet production deadlines
• Creativity: Produces visually appealing products
• Adaptability: Flexible to changing production needs
• Reliability: Consistent and dependable performance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a production environment
• Ability to lift and move ingredients or products when required

What We Offer

• 50% discount on all in‑store purchases
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Access to a Wellbeing Centre and Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, is required
• Full training will be provided

Wenzel’s The Bakers is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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